Chatswood High School vs Our Lady of Dolours Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 1.0 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Chatswood High School
Chatswood · Government high school · 7-12
2,147 students · ICSEA 1137
Our Lady of Dolours Catholic Primary School
Chatswood · Catholic primary · K-6
355 students · ICSEA 1144
| Measure | Chatswood High School Chatswood NSW | Our Lady of Dolours Catholic Primary School Chatswood NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 81 Top 5% | 75 Top 10% |
| State rank (type) | #17 of 539 | #146 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #57 of 1,472 | #550 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | 7-12 | K-6 |
| Students | 2,147 | 355 |
| Girls / boys | 766 / 1,381 | 214 / 141 |
| Foundation intake | – | 49 |
| Year 7 cohort | 381 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 302 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +37% | +11% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1137 | 1144 |
| ICSEA percentile | 93th | 94th |
| Top SEA quarter | 54% | 58% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 3% | 2% |
| Students per teacher | 15.6 | 17.3 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 137.4 | 20.5 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 26.0 | 4.5 |
| Language background other than English | 81% | 82% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 0% |
| Suburb | Chatswood 2067 | Chatswood 2067 |
| Council area | Willoughby | Willoughby |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | chatswood-h.schools.nsw.gov.au | www.olddbb.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Chatswood High School scores higher on the Success Index (80.8 vs 74.8).
- •Our Lady of Dolours Catholic Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1144 vs 1137), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Chatswood High School has fewer students per teacher (15.6 vs 17.3).
- •Chatswood High School is the larger school with 2,147 students compared with 355.
- •Chatswood High School has grown faster over five years (37% vs 11%).
- •Chatswood High School is a government school while Our Lady of Dolours Catholic Primary School is a catholic school, so fees and enrolment rules differ.
The Success Index summarises community advantage, resourcing and momentum from ACARA data. It does not measure teaching quality, results or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Chatswood High School better than Our Lady of Dolours Catholic Primary School?
On the Success Index, Chatswood High School ranks higher (80.8 vs 74.8 out of 100). The index measures community advantage and momentum from ACARA data, not teaching quality, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Chatswood High School and Our Lady of Dolours Catholic Primary School?
About 1.0 km in a straight line, between Chatswood and Chatswood in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Chatswood High School has 15.6 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Our Lady of Dolours Catholic Primary School has 17.3.
How do Chatswood High School and Our Lady of Dolours Catholic Primary School rank in NSW?
Chatswood High School is 17th of 539 and Our Lady of Dolours Catholic Primary School is 146th of 1,619 among secondary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.